Sustainable Engineering Quiz

Which of the following materials is considered the most sustainable for manufacturing due to its recyclability?

• Plastic

• Aluminum

• Glass

• Wood

Which of these methods is most used to reduce waste in manufacturing?

• Overproduction

• Lean manufacturing

• Outsourcing

• Vertical integration

Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?

• Solar power

• Coal power

• Wind power

• Hydroelectric power

What is the primary goal of sustainable engineering?

• Maximizing profits

• Reducing energy costs

• Minimizing environmental impact

• Increasing product lifespan

Which of these is an example of closed-loop recycling?

• Recycling paper into cardboard

• Recycling plastic into water bottles

• Recycling glass bottles into new glass bottles

• Incinerating plastic for energy

What is the principle behind solar energy?

• Conversion of wind into electricity

• Conversion of sunlight into electricity

• Generation of electricity from water flow

• Conversion of chemical energy into electricity

Which technology is most used to capture solar energy?

• Solar thermal panels

• Photovoltaic (PV) cells

• Hydro turbines

• Wind turbines.

Which of the following materials has the highest recyclability rate?

• Plastic

• Glass

• Paper

• Aluminum

Which process in lean manufacturing focuses on reducing inefficiencies and unnecessary steps?

• Kaizen

• Six Sigma

• Just-in-Time

• Total Quality Management

What is a common environmental issue associated with plastic waste?

• Biodegradation

• Ocean pollution

• Water vapor loss

• Air purification